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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,871.81, 32,943.97 and 13,803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,871.81, 32,943.97 and 13,803.41 is: 19,049.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,871.81 : 32,943.97 = 13,803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,871.81/32,943.97 = 13,803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,871.81x = 32,943.97 × 13,803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,871.81x = 454,739,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,739,146.91/23,871.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,049.21

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